What are Skills Bootcamps?
Skills Bootcamps were introduced in 2020 to support adults to upskill and retrain in priority sectors with skills shortages such as Construction, Digital and Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driving. They are employer-led, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, with an offer of a job interview for eligible participants on completion of the course.
Please see the methodology section for more detail relating to the quality of this data.
Definitions
Completions
A completion is defined as all training being completed by a learner, including any assessments. From FY21-22, this definition was expanded to also include either an offer of a job interview or written confirmation of how the skills acquired will be used to secure new responsibilities or business opportunities.
Outcomes
Positive outcomes are defined as:
- Participant becoming self employed or continuing in self-employment with new opportunities
- Participant continuing in current employment with new or increased responsibilities
- New employment (including full-time, part time, temporary or apprenticeship)
- Participant gaining new role with current employer
For our starts definition, see our Skills Bootcamps starts methodology.